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Holiday Magic: Marketing Your Small Business for a Seasonal Sales Boost

Holiday Magic: Marketing Your Small Business for a Seasonal Sales Boost

The Valley Business Journal — by Helen M Ryan The holiday season is starting this month, and for small businesses, it's a golden opportunity. From Halloween to New Year, this festive time of year offers a unique chance to connect with your customers and boost sales. Embrace Festive Branding: Infuse your brand with holiday spirit.

Anti-Resolutions Help You Make Lasting Change

Anti-Resolutions Help You Make Lasting Change

Valley Business Journal — Anti-resolutions may be the key you need to finally reach your goals.

The Walking Podcast

The Walking Podcast

Valley Business Journal — This walking podcast aims to help change pandemic weight gain with a show that serves up something different: a coached walk with a side of motivation. "If you feel like you've put on weight and gotten out of shape during the pandemic, you're not alone."

The Right Diet for You | Real World Weight Loss

The Right Diet for You | Real World Weight Loss

realworldweightloss.com — the diet that fits into your life. If you feel tired, weak, and out of focus when you don't eat carbs, then a low carbohydrate or keto diet may not be right for you. If you feel sluggish, bloated, and tired when you eat carbs, then a low carb or keto diet might be your weight loss option.

How to Lose the Quarantine Weight | Real World Weight Loss

How to Lose the Quarantine Weight | Real World Weight Loss

realworldweightloss.com — 61% of adults had changes in their weight during the pandemic, with 2 out of 5 gaining an average of 29 pounds. That's more than 15, right? So what can you do? I've got plenty of simple tips that will help you lose that quarantine weight.

The Benefits of Exercising in Water

The Benefits of Exercising in Water

Valley Business Journal — 1. Burns Calories A properly structured water training session can burn up to 500 calories, which facilitates weight loss. 2. Provides Full Body Conditioning When you move through water you are always encountering resistance, which challenges your muscles.

A Grand Stay at the Grand Hotel Oslo | LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

A Grand Stay at the Grand Hotel Oslo | LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

lastheplace.com — If you are looking for a luxury hotel in Oslo, Norway, city center, the Grand Hotel Oslo is the perfect choice. With a fantastic location close to the royal palace, well-appointed luxurious rooms, a beautiful and historic building, fine dining options, rooftop bar, fitness center and spa, the Grand Hotel is an experience in itself.

The Cheaper Side of London: Vacation in Shoreditch and Hackney - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Ma...

The Cheaper Side of London: Vacation in Shoreditch and Hackney - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Ma...

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — Big Ben. Tower of London. London Bridge...all the places you associate with a vacation in London. But does the thought of visiting these packed tourist attractions leave you feeling less than amused? Do you want something different than plain old London? Perhaps a more hip and less crowded one?

Luxury Vacation or Destination Wedding at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas in Krabi, Thailand ...

Luxury Vacation or Destination Wedding at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas in Krabi, Thailand ...

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — If a luxury yet affordable exotic vacation or a tropical destination wedding is what you're looking for, you might want to consider the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas in Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand. Whatever your travel goals are-whether a luxury vacation or destination wedding, everything you are looking for is found on this stunning, secluded luxury resort on the water.

The Thief Oslo, An Elegant Luxury Hotel and Spa by the Water - Hotel Review - LA's The Place | Lo...

The Thief Oslo, An Elegant Luxury Hotel and Spa by the Water - Hotel Review - LA's The Place | Lo...

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — The Thief Oslo Hotel and Spa Hotel Review In one of the hippest neighborhoods of Oslo, Norway - surrounded by acclaimed restaurants, cafes, shopping and art - The Thief boutique luxury Hotel and Spa hides like a rare pearl next to the sparking Oslo fjord.

Say 'So Long' to Holiday Weight Gain

Say 'So Long' to Holiday Weight Gain

Valley Business Journal — That's what you might be mumbling to yourself in January. During the Holiday season it's really hard to stay on track with your fitness and weight loss goals. Sometimes, when you are in the middle of festivities, even the dreaded fruit cake can be hard to resist.

Do You Fear Moms in the Workplace?

Do You Fear Moms in the Workplace?

Valley Business Journal — I know what you're thinking, secretly, even though you would never admit it: "If I hire a mom, she'll need to take time off for her kids." So why would you hire a mom? Or even scarier, a single mom? "If I hire a mom, she will be thinking about her kids a lot."

Want to Travel While Earning Money?

Want to Travel While Earning Money?

Valley Business Journal — Sitting in an exotic café far from home, watching the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen, you marvel that you actually get paid to be there. You have been to more countries than you can count, while eating amazing local dishes, meeting new friends, and participating in fascinating and strange customs. You are not on vacation: you are earning a living while doing all of this.

Fitting In Workouts When Busy

Fitting In Workouts When Busy

Valley Business Journal — Up at 5:55 a.m. Make tea, eat breakfast, and wave to the kids as they run out the door. A few minutes after 7 a.m., I am in front of my computer-still in my PJs-checking email and putting out fires).

Back Away From The Turkey

Back Away From The Turkey

Valley Business Journal — The famous line from Poltergeist might be echoing in your head: "They're baaaack." Yes, the Holidays are indeed back. It's barely November, and you might already be fretting about Holiday weight gain. Don't! If you take a few of these simple tips to heart, you may end up lighter, and happier come January 1.1.

How To Earn What You're Really Worth - A Chat With Brian Tracy - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Ma...

How To Earn What You're Really Worth - A Chat With Brian Tracy - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Ma...

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — Earning what you're really worth should be easy, but if you find yourself struggling to earn enough money just to 'get by', take advice from someone who's been there and beyond: Brian Tracy. Tracy knows a thing or two about prosperity.

The 5 Weight Loss Mistakes Your Are Making Right Now - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

The 5 Weight Loss Mistakes Your Are Making Right Now - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — They might not be deadly sins, but there are five mistakes easily made when trying to lose weight. Some of these might seem like common sense, but you might also be surprised how many of these weight loss follies you are currently making. Ready to see where you stand? 5.

5 Quick Steps to Your Best Summer Body - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

5 Quick Steps to Your Best Summer Body - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — You're standing in the fitting room filled with dread. The harsh overhead lights don't do anything to ease your fear of the garment clutched in your hand. You slowly strip down, peel on the suit. And scream. Yup, it's bathing suit season once more.

Rise Against - Taking Punk Rock to the Socially Aware Level - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magaz...

Rise Against - Taking Punk Rock to the Socially Aware Level - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magaz...

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — By Helen M. Ryan It's a passionate explosion of sound, life, love and politics. As a strong, distinct voice from the stage sings tales of natural disasters, war and hope amid fevered guitar riffs, a mesmerized audience plugs into the energy. This is the world of Rise Against.

My "A-Ha" Moment: Finding The (Th)inner "Me" I Had Lost

My "A-Ha" Moment: Finding The (Th)inner "Me" I Had Lost

Valley Business Journal — Air under my feet. Levitating. Higher. Higher still. Faster. Sweat pouring. The sound of my own raspy breath filling my ears. Heart pounding, thighs screaming. Tears welling up in my eyes, easily mistaken for sweat. Not tears of pain, agony, or defeat, but joy.

Your New Year's Resolution: Weight Loss or Bust - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

Your New Year's Resolution: Weight Loss or Bust - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — There is one date that is magical for many people. It is filled with hope and idealistic dreams as new and unmarked as freshly fallen snow. The slate is wiped clean and empty as time starts anew, and anything feels possible. This special date? January 1, home of the New Year's Resolution.

How a Spinning Class Changed My Life

How a Spinning Class Changed My Life

Valley Business Journal — Seven year ago, while still carrying around an extra 50 pounds (I lost 80 pounds total), I first stepped foot into a Spinning® studio. I don't know what possessed me to try it. I'd only been mildly exercising for two months and wasn't in any kind of shape.

It Can Happen to You ...

It Can Happen to You ...

Valley Business Journal — "I never thought drunk driving would impact me," said Eddie Varela. "I used to be one of those people that thought, 'it will never happen to me.' But guess what? It did. I lost my son."

12 Days of Holiday Weight Loss - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

12 Days of Holiday Weight Loss - LA's The Place | Los Angeles, Magazine

L.A.’s The Place Magazine — "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." ~Oprah Winfrey With the Holidays around the corner and the new year sneaking around the bend, it's time to consider your waist line - and your dream of flat abs.
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